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Newspaper
Ottawa Herald
Location
Ottawa, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1987
Page
1
The Kansas Senate committee endorsed a bill to allow social gatherings for school boards and city and county commissions without violating open meetings rules. Sen. Phil Martin argues for pizza meetings, but critics say such social events undermine public deliberation and could bypass scrutiny.
U S District Judge Frank G Theis upholds $3.06 million in actual damages and $10 million in punitive damages against American Salt Co for groundwater contamination in central Kansas. The ruling rejects proposed clean-up plans and delays payment to allow remediation, noting the defendants failed to act in good faith and warning of consequences for environmental destruction.
The writer argues public concerns target internal DPS problems and the efficiency of a merged police and fire department. They defend DPS programs like McGruff Ident a Kid and bicycle safety, praising officers while urging issue clarity over personal critiques. DIANNA McKENZIE, 1104 W 7th.
Ottawa Herald lists 1986 subscription rates for Ottawa area Franklin County and surrounding counties by carrier motor mail. Rates: one month 4.00 three months 11.00 six months 21.05 one year 40.00 in Ottawa. Franklin County adjacent counties 4.50 13.00 25.00 48.00. all other areas 5.50 16.00 31.00 60.00. Out-of-state subscribers pay 5.5 percent sales tax.
The observer marks Reagan and wife Nancy’s 35th anniversary as he analyzes the president’s televised address. It assesses his admission of responsibility, denial of direct knowledge, and the mixed reception of his handling of the Iran Contra affair. The tone notes both Plus and Minus judgments on actions, accountability, and apology.
Bar chatter riffs on Howard Baker and Reagan with jokes about a hands on president. The talk shifts to Iran, Get Smart references, and a supposed Baker praise, then to fears of laziness and warning signs for staff. The dialogue mocks punditry and ends with a proposed warning sign for the president’s door.
The piece highlights private conversations from Washington that imply tension between Nancy Reagan and Donald Regan and suggests Ronald Reagan faced pressure over the Iran Contra affair. It portrays Oliver North and Betsy North discussing Fawn Hall and a mocked memo, and Howard Baker’s family news about a potential White House role as chief of staff.
A list of contact points for federal and state officials including President Ronald Reagan at The White House Washington DC, Sen Bob Dole and Sen Nancy Kassebaum offices in Washington DC, Rep Bob Whittaker in Cannon Building, and state legislators Jim Alien and Jack Beauchamp in Topeka Kansas with corresponding addresses and telephone numbers.
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